Making Absinthe Like They Did in the 1700s

According to Google, Absinthe is, “an anise-flavoured spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit, it is 45–74% ABV or 90–148 proof US.”

Certain types of absinthe have been said to have a hallucinatory affect on the person consuming it – and some have been ruled to be illegal for sale in the United States.

Still It – one of the most creative channels on YouTube took it upon themselves to attempt to make absinthe the way that it was originally created in the 1700s… and the results were interesting.

Would you try this? Have you had commercially sold absinthe? Tell us in the comments!